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Title: International Marine's Weather Predicting Simplified: How to Read Weather Charts and Satellite Images by Michael Carr ISBN: 0-07-012031-5 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 31 May, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (8 reviews)

Rating: 3
Summary: Disappointed
Comment: As a scientist, physician, and sailor, I consider myself fairly good at assimilating technical material, but I had trouble with this book. The author (like the NOAA meterologists who write those impenetrable forecast discussions) does not seem content to stick with one set of terms. A better editor would have helped him do so. One of the main thrusts of the text is the relationship between upper atmosphere phenomena (troughs and ridges) and surface conditions. After reading the book, I still don't have a satisfying grasp of how this relationship works, mainly, I think, because the phenomena are defined in descriptive rather than mechanistic terms. I am going to read it again, but will be looking for something better.

Rating: 5
Summary: To the point, well written
Comment: Yep, I think if I had to take one book on weather for a sailor, then this would be it. I really like the sequence with which he presents his topics, which makes it easy to follow. Loads of examples, weather fax charts, etc., which makes it easy to compare to current stuff and see what's going on out there. I love it.

Rating: 5
Summary: Simple, yet comprehensive and practical
Comment: This is the best weather prediction guide I've seen. Michael Carr makes it easy to understand and interpret weather prediction models and provides plenty of examples so you can make sense of those satellite images available online! Not only that, he applies his extensive blue water sailing experience in helping to identify appropriate tactics for heavy weather avoidance. I wouldn't go to sea without it.

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